Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-x

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K-x, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-PL6 (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and K-x (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was brought out 4 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-PL6 grades versus the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 vs the K-x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and K-x is 88 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and K-x.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.